Aveeno Skin Relief Healing Ointment Versus Prequel Skin Utility Ointment Multi-Purpose Skin Protectant
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Avena Sativa Kernel Flour and Avena Sativa Kernel Oil to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This hydrating treatment is formulated around Petrolatum and Bisabolol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin 40%
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin 40%, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid
Petrolatum 45%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialStearic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Petrolatum 45%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexyldecanol
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic Acid
